Granville South Public School vs Merrylands East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Granville South Public School
Guildford · Government primary · K-6
323 students · ICSEA 933
Merrylands East Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
347 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Granville South Public School Guildford NSW | Merrylands East Public School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1356 of 1,619 | #1429 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4180 of 4,908 | #4365 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 323 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 175 | 164 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Guildford 2161 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | granvilles-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | merrylandseast.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Granville South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 26.9).
- •Merrylands East Public School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Granville South Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.8).
- •Merrylands East Public School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 323.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Granville South Public School better than Merrylands East Public School?
On the Success Index, Granville South Public School ranks higher (29.3 vs 26.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Granville South Public School and Merrylands East Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Granville South Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merrylands East Public School has 14.8.
How do Granville South Public School and Merrylands East Public School rank in NSW?
Granville South Public School is 1356th of 1,619 and Merrylands East Public School is 1429th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.